While it is possible to have a completely amicable and civil divorce, most are emotionally charged, and some are extremely contentious. When children are involved, the adversarial nature of a divorce can linger long after the divorce is finalized. That can make exchanging the children between the parents difficult to navigate. With that in mind, […]
When a Parent Is an Addict: Can a Grandparent Get Emergency Custody?
Being a grandparent is supposed to be the less stressful, more enjoyable, second act of parenting. You probably looked forward to spending all that quality time with the grandkids – and then sending them back to their parents at the end of the day. If a parent (or parents) has a substance abuse addiction, however, […]
How to Handle False Allegations in a Child Custody Dispute
Going through a divorce that involves a child custody dispute is difficult enough without added complications. When one parent makes false allegations about the other parent, however, a divorce can turn into a true nightmare. It can also become considerably more expensive and take much longer to resolve. If you find yourself the object of […]
What Does a Child Custody Evaluator Do during a Divorce?
When a divorce involves minor children, the parties must decide who will be the primary residential parent and when the other parent will exercise parenting time with the children. If the parties cannot agree, the court may have to make decisions relating to custody of the children. In that case, the court may order an […]
Understanding International Custody Disputes
Anytime the parents of a minor child disagree about custody of the child it can turn into a costly and contentious legal battle. Navigating a custody battle that crosses international boundaries, however, can be exceptionally challenging for a parent. A Murfreesboro custody lawyer at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby explains some basic information for parents involved […]
